Emergency assistance
On campus
- 314-935-5555
for WUPD and EST
Off campus
- 911
Call for help if the person shows any of these signs:
| No breathing /no pulse | |
| Irregular or difficulty breathing (choking, wheezing, or rasping) | |
| Unconscious or semiconscious, unable to “wake up” | |
| Difficulty standing, walking, or speaking | |
| Vomiting while passed out | |
| Shaking/convulsions/seizures | |
| Low body temperature (chills/shivering) | |
| Skin is pale, cold, clammy, or bluish (skin, lips or nail beds) | |
| Unable to control their bodily functions | |
| Injury, violence, or threatening violence | |
| Paranoia, confusion, or disorientation | |
| At risk of hurting self or others |
When in doubt, call for help
If the fear of university disciplinary consequences makes you hesitant to call EST or 911, know that WashU has a medical amnesty policy.
| Encourages students to seek medical care in an alcohol or other drug-related emergency | |
| Reduces the potential barrier of seeking emergency help out of fear of disciplinary consequences |
Until help arrives
Try to avoid moving the person, if possible. Moving a person can increase risk of injury; however, their airway is the highest concern. If they are vomiting while lying on their back, there is a high risk of choking on their vomit. If the person is vomiting, put them in the recovery position depicted below:
